International driving licence

by Chris on May 10, 2003

by Chris | May 10th, 2003

If you're driving in Western Europe without an IDL, will you get fined if you’re caught? Rob wants to know:

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jonathan July 17, 2003 at 6:24 am: I would like to know how I can get an IDL. I would be traveling very much across the world and I do not want to be at a disadvantage by not having one.I currently hold a full UK Licence. Would you please contact me with this information.
Ant July 17, 2003 at 2:49 pm: Offhand, I want to say that if you are in the UK you can get them from a travel agency. I’ll see what else I can find out though.
Ant July 17, 2003 at 2:53 pm: Ah, here we go. If you’re in the UK, you can apply for an IDP via the post, post offices, or AA:

http://www.theaa.com/getaway/idp/motidp002.html
Zii November 13, 2003 at 5:17 pm: You can apply for an IDL at the Post Office in the UK.

Bring with you two passport photos, some money (20 quid I seem to remember), your UK Driving Licence and, perhaps(?) your passport.

They will issue it there and then.

I know because I just got mine 7 weeks ago.